Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Support manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Perform cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Work with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Author, revise, and review shop floor planning
• Prepare and present technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and customers for review and approval
• Perform table top reviews of manufacturing processes with operators and various engineering disciplines
• Monitor production events and utilize SPC tools to ensure process control
• Develop and incorporate process improvements
• Troubleshoot production/tooling/facility issues and implement improvements and solutions
• Support design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Skills & Qualifications

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials (preferred)
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Education/Certifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 2 years' experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience writing electronic shop instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
• Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
• Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
• Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams
• Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes—rubber and composite molding processes

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.